Operation of the Inspiring Governance Service for 2021-22
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedOperation of the Inspiring Governance Service for 2021-22
Awarded 31 Mar 2021
Awarded31 Mar 2021
Value£550,000.00
SupplierEducation and Employers
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 4y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2021Expired 30 Mar 2022
About
Department for Education awarded a contract to Education and Employers for the operation of the Inspiring Governance Service for 2021-22, part of the Governance Recruitment Project, via the direct award route.
The supplier delivered a national service to recruit governors to the boards of Local Authority maintained schools and academy Local Governing Bodies (LGBs), and provided onboarding support for volunteers and the recruiting board throughout the recruitment process.
The contract value was AUD 550,000.
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